Chad

AGOA Status: Chad is eligible for AGOA this year. It also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits.

Trade Agreements: The U.S. and Chad have no trade or investment agreements.

U.S.-Chad Trade Facts

Chad is currently our 72nd largest goods trading partner with $3.2 billion in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2011.

Exports

Chad was the United States' 179th largest goods export market in 2011.

U.S. goods exports to Chad in 2011 were $35 million, down 60% from 2010.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2011 were: Machinery ($6 million), Cereals (grain) ($5 million), Vegetables (legumes) ($4 million), Electrical Machinery ($4 million), and Baking Related ($3 million).

Imports

Chad was the United States' 58th largest supplier of goods imports in 2011.

U.S. goods imports from Chad totaled $3.2 billion in 2011, a 55.3% increase from 2010.

The top import category (2-digit HS) for 2011 was: Mineral Fuel (oil) ($3.2 billion), over 99% of total imports.

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade deficit with Chad was $3.1 billion in 2011, a 60.5% increase from 2010.